Wrestling Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

POSITION

Coach

POSITION GUIDE

Certified Personnel 9 Months Internal Staff

REPORTS TO

Jr. High Principal Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional expertise in the sport being coached Has current

CPR/ AED

certification prior to first scheduled practice of season Responsible professional behavior Knowledge of game rules and league regulations Demonstrated skills in youth leadership Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people Participation in Coaches Certification Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coach's individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season. Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.) Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned